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Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 Vaccines
Who can currently get vaccinated?
All IHS Eligible patients, 18 years of age or older, are now eligible to receive the vaccine.
Elders 55+ and those with underlying medical conditions will still receive priority when making an…
President Biden Issues Memorandum on “Tribal Consultation…
WASHINGTON D.C.- President Joseph R. Biden issued the following memo today which reaffirms the nation to nation relationship between tribes and the federal government:
January 26, 2021
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS…
LLTC Set to Expand Campus with Giwaakaaigemin Project
Cass Lake-The Leech Lake Tribal College will be breaking ground on a new building come spring semester.
The 40ft x 100ft building is the result of a grant from the American Indian College Fund which asked colleges to come up with…
January is National Radon Action Month!
Radon is a radioactive gas naturally produced from the decay of elements found in the dirt underneath our homes. Our homes on Leech Lake Reservation range from low to high levels. Even though we cannot see radon or smell it – Radon is real!…
Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Act Passes House, Heads to the…
WASHINGTON, DC- On Thursday, December 3rd, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed S. 199, the Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Act. The bill was sponsored by Senator Tina Smith. Rep. Betty McCollum introduced, H.R. 733, the…
LLBO IMT Requests Community Feedback on COVID-19 Response
The Leech Lake Incident Management Team, in collaboration with Tribal Development and Health Divisions, have come up with a survey which seek public input to help assess the community impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We also seek input…
Leech Lake RBC Recommends Distance Learning for Start of…
Cass Lake, MN – On Thursday, August 13, 2020, the Leech Lake Tribal Council issued the following recommendation to area schools as they consider how to begin the 2020-2021 school year this fall.
Full Statement:
COVID-19 has impacted…
Official Certified 2020 Primary Election Results
Cass Lake-The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Election Board has certified the results of the Primary Election held on June 9th, 2020.
In the contest for Chair, Faron Jackson (Incumbent) received 911 votes or 54.19% defeating Leonard “Lenny”…
Rumor Control: Confirmed case linked to Leech Lake is not within…
CASS LAKE, MN- On Friday, May 8, 2020, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Health Officials received notification from MN Department of Health of a confirmed case of COVID-19 linked to an address within the boundaries of the reservation.!-->…
Logan Monroe, LLBO Band Member, recognized as one of…
Mesa, AZ - UNITY is pleased to announce the fourth class of its “25 under 25 Native Youth Leaders” national recognition program that honors Native American and Alaskan Native youth. The program, launched in 2014, recognizes and celebrates…